Accreditation
A note regarding Accreditation at the AUA
You may have heard that the AUA is working on a new five-year strategy which includes a review of our membership structure and professional development portfolio.
These developments mean that our Accreditation scheme is changing, so we will no longer be accepting new applications for the enhanced status of Accreditation or Fellowship. If you were thinking of submitting an application, or you already hold either Accredited or Fellowship status, then don’t worry – we will be releasing further information soon!
If you have any queries, please contact the Professional Development team accreditation@aua.ac.uk
The benefits
As a member of the AUA your post nominal letters (MAUA) are a sign of your commitment to, and pride in your professional identity. The AUA Accreditation Scheme provides a clear path to take you and your career further. You can become an Accredited Member (AMAUA) or Fellow (FAUA) of the Association. These recognise a deeper commitment to your ongoing professional development (and that of others) and acknowledge the impact and influence of this on your professional practice.
- Stand out in a competitive job market
- Embark on a clear career development path
- Learn and keep up with the latest professional practice
Which level is right for you?
As you progress in your career, you’ll start to develop your skills and knowledge and Accredited Member status recognises this development and the effect this has had on how you work.
As you become a more experienced HE professional you spend more time supporting others and the impact of your own development reaches further. You can apply for Fellowship if you can demonstrate how your own development has influenced and helped others develop themselves and their careers.
Accreditation for graduates of the AUA PgCert
For students currently studying the PgCert, on successful completion of the award, Accredited Member status will be applied. Please note this only applies for current AUA students and will not apply to students starting as AHEP members.
Criteria
Accredited Membership
| Accredited Member AMAUA | |
|---|---|
| Previous membership | MAUA |
| Continuing professional development | Have undertaken a minimum of 30 hours of professional development activities over the course of the previous two years. |
| Professional reflection | A 750 to 1,000 word statement demonstrating how your undertaken professional development relates to at least three of the nine professional behaviours of the AUA CPD Framework, detailing how you have used and benefited from this. |
| Professional knowledge and capability | A certificate for any higher education qualification at a minimum of FHEQ Level 4, SQF Level 7 (not Advanced Highers), NFQ Level 6, or recognised equivalent in other national qualification schemes Or a piece of work/report produced within your job role that demonstrates the abilities (1,000 words max) Or a statement of evidence and examples that demonstrate the abilities (1,000 words max) |
| Development of others | None |
| References | One |
| Application fee | Now free to AUA Members |
| Duration | Three years from date of award |
| Resubmission fee | Now free to AUA Members |
Resubmission
To renew your Accredited Member status you must confirm that you have completed 15 hours of CPD per year over the previous two years. You must provide a reflective statement (Max 500 words) contextualising your CPD against the behaviours of the CPD AUA Framework. You can take this opportunity to consider applying for Fellowship.
Fellowship
| Fellow FAUA | |
|---|---|
| Previous membership | AMAUA (desirable) |
| Continuing professional development | You will have undertaken a minimum of 45 hours of professional development activities over the course of the previous three years. |
| Professional reflection | A 1,500 word professional reflection statement demonstrating how your undertaken professional development relates to all nine professional behaviours of the AUA CPD Framework, and the impact and influence of this CPD on others and the HE sector. |
| Professional knowledge and capability | A certificate for any higher education qualification at a minimum of FHEQ Level 4, SQF Level 7 (not Advanced Highers), NFQ Level 6, or recognised equivalent in other national qualification schemes Or a piece of work/report produced within your job role that demonstrates the abilities (1,000 words max) Or a statement of evidence and examples that demonstrate the abilities (1,000 words max) |
| Development of others | Your 1,500 professional reflection statement, referred to above, must also include examples of how you have helped others with their own professional development. |
| References | Two |
| Application fee | Now free to AUA Members |
| Duration | Five years from date of award |
Resubmission
To renew your Fellowship status you must confirm that you have completed 15 hours of CPD per year over the previous three years. You must provide a reflective statement (Max 500 words) contextualising your CPD, against the behaviours of the CPD AUA Framework and reflecting on the impact and influence your CPD has had on others and the sector.
Apply
To apply you will be employed in the administration and management of an institution of further or higher education in the UK or Republic of Ireland or other such organisation related to further or higher education as may be approved by the Officers of the AUA.
Interested in taking your HE career further? To apply complete the relevant form linked below and email through to accreditation@aua.ac.uk
Accredited Member Fellow
Application fee Now free to AUA Members Now free to AUA Members
Resubmission fee Now free to AUA Members Now free to AUA Members
Following the first review of an application, the reviewers may ask you to supply additional information. Once you have resubmitted, if your application is still not approved, the reviewers will provide feedback and advice on how your application may be strengthened for a new future submission.
If your application is approved there won’t be any increase to your membership subscription, you’ll just need to keep paying the subscription which is correct for your salary band.